1
[ adjective ] resembling a tree in form and branching structure

Examples

"arborescent coral found off the coast of Bermuda" "dendriform sponges"

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branchy

2
[ adjective ] abounding in trees

Examples

"an arboreous landscape" "violets in woodsy shady spots" "a woody area near the highway"

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wooded

3
[ adjective ] inhabiting or frequenting trees

Examples

"arboreal apes"

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nonarboreal

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